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Results of Bible Work
Angels Close to Worker—As the worker seeks to give to others
the light God has given him, the Lord imparts increased light; and
doing his best, with an eye single to the glory of God, he realizes
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the value of souls. As he visits from house to house, opening the
Scriptures to those whose understanding is darkened, angels of God
will be close beside him to impress the heart of the one who is athirst
for the water of life.—
The Review and Herald, October 6, 1896
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Lord Works With Bible Instructors—Let strong reasons for our
faith be presented from the Word of God, and let the truth in its sanc-
tifying power melt its way to the hearts and minds of those who are
under conviction. As the helpers give Bible readings in the homes of
the people, the Lord just as surely works on minds as He does in the
public services.—
Letter 160, 1901
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Miracles Wrought Through the Word—There will constantly
be a struggle in order to gain access to the hearts of the ignorant and
wicked. But do we individually try as earnestly and faithfully by
personal effort as we should? Do we not hold ourselves too much
aloof from the poor souls dead in trespasses and sins? Can we not,
every one of us, arm ourselves with the intense earnestness of Christ,
and do more?
I fear that there is not that faith that is essential. Shall we not brace
ourselves against disappointments and temptations to be discouraged?
God is merciful, and with the truth rejoicing, purifying, ennobling
the life, we can do a sound and solid work for God. Prayer and faith
will do wonderful things. The Word must be our weapon of warfare.
Miracles can be wrought through the Word; for it is profitable for all
things.—
Letter 75, 1896
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The Worth of a Soul—The soul that has given himself to Christ
is more precious in His sight than the whole world.—
The Desire of
Ages, 480
(1898).
If but one soul would have accepted the gospel of His grace, Christ
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